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About Joseph W. Sheehan at a glance
Joseph W. Sheehan is a Member based in Fairbanks, Alaska, practicing at Sheehan Law Office. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, construction, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1969) and Alaska (1970). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1969) and University of Dayton and Kansas State University (B.S., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Alaska and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Fairbanks, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Joseph W. Sheehan is a lawyer practicing general civil trial law, administrative practice, negligence law and 5 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.S. degree from University of Dayton and Kansas State University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Joseph practices at Sheehan Law Office in Fairbanks, AK
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Joseph W. Sheehan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph W. Sheehan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Joseph W. Sheehan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alaska →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joseph W. Sheehan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alaska →
Joseph W. Sheehan is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Alaska →
Joseph W. Sheehan is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Alaska →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph W. Sheehan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Alaska →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alaska
Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairbanks are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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